Bill > SB576

This bill appropriates $2 million from the General Fund to the State Department of Agriculture specifically for eradicating Japanese beetle grubs during the biennium (two-year budget period) beginning July 1, 2025. Japanese beetle grubs are the larvae of Japanese beetles, which can cause significant damage to lawns, gardens, and agricultural crops by feeding on plant roots. The bill emphasizes that this funding is in addition to any existing appropriations, meaning it supplements rather than replaces other agricultural funding. Furthermore, the bill declares an emergency, which means it will take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature, allowing the State Department of Agriculture to quickly access and deploy the funds to address the Japanese beetle grub infestation. The emergency declaration suggests that the beetle grubs pose an urgent threat to agricultural or environmental interests in the state that requires swift action.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB576